The Press., 1887-12-29

E this particular matter would be profitable or desirable, and were is not for the spirit of criticism and reflection on the town and it's officers in his article, should not deem l if of sufficient importance fnRapY Yrei0inder It appears thaf Inc. late M. R. West, Esq. of Hartford, in his.sill made bs,- quest of $500, tho Income of which to be expended in the care and embelishment of hls fathers grave ill the West cemetery in the south part of the town; and, if the income of the fund should prove more than sufficient for the purpose of keeping his fathers grave in suitable condition, then the reaidne of the income of the lega- cy might be expended. for the general lm- provement of the yard Who the parties are to decide when the first part of the ar rangemeHt is fulfilled does not appear.
 Now I would like to enquire who owns and controls the West cemetery? Has the town any more right, title, or interest in the West cemetery than it has ill any oth- or cemetery or private enterprise i'll the town of Stafford? Would it be wise for the town to establish tho precedent of as- suming the management of any of ths sse private and personal matters that are of no benefit to the town, but may prove bur den and expense, and provoke no end of criticism? Would it not be the wiser course for the town to attend to it's own simple and legitimate bnsineRs, and avoid all "entangling alliances" that would ever tempt integrity or corrupt it's government !?
 We are ready to eoncede that Mr. West. was an honored son of Stafford, and tha: it was Iau.lable thing in his abundance to remember his old homestead, and r' business parlance it was a shrewd idea to have the town guarantee and take responsi- billtv of carrying out it's provisions as long as time should last.
 can assure your correspondent that 1t was not from any lack of courtesy or want of respect, or of expression of "silent con- tempt" for the parties in interest, that the matter was disposed of in 80 summary 8 manner. The meeting was tired and inn patient in long session of business of in- terest to the town, and when the matter in question came up 1t was voted, without a dissenting voice, that we take no action on that clause in the warning. think the proceedings were perfectly par l.a- mentary, and l know of no state law that was broken, your correspondent to the contrary notwithstanding. P
 The stockholders of the Stafford Ma. tional bank meet tomorrow to hear furth- CT from their committee appointed to in- vestigare aud recommend.
 GRACE CHURCH NOTES.
 Sunday Morning prayer 10. 45. Sub ject of sermon, "Is there salvation outside of Gods covenant ?" At the evening ser vice the rector will deliver the first of 8 series of lectures on "Fhe Gospel and it's Witnesses.
 Mission services at Buff Gap at p. m.
 The entertainment given by the young people of Grace church on Tuesday eveu- ing was a decided succ, KS, and netted 8 neat sum. It was expected that Mrs. Harrlette M. Miller of Providence, R. l., would asaist in the entertainment by giv- ing several selections In reading, but was unable to read but once owing to ill health. She has, however, kindly consented to give reading this (Thursday) evening in Grace church vestry at o'clock. There will be no admission fee, but basket will be placed at the door, so that all who de- sire to contribute their mite may do 10. The money will be used by the rector for such phase of church work Rs in his judge ment he may see fit. All are cordially in- vited, and are requested to be in their seats by quarter of eight.
 STAFFORD HOLLOW.
 The announced lecture course at Staf ford Hollow will be one of the best ever given in the town. The names of Dr. c. H. Eaton of New York, successor of the late E. H. Chapin as pastor of the church of Divine Paternity, and of Mrs. M A. Livermore, who is to deliver two lectures in the course, assures this. There are in all six lectures and tickets for the entire course cost $1 25. Parsons at Stafford Springs, Beebe at Stafford Hollow. and Eaton at Stafordville, are now selling cours.. tickets
 CORRESPONDENCE.
 Special mention has already been made in your columns of the death of Mrs. Cynthia Fairman, by one who has known her long and we'll, and in one of the most sacred relationships of life. But cannot forbear from adding few words to wha, has been written. Mrs. Fairman was born in Stafford February 8th, 1908. Her maiden name was Cynthia Benjamin liar yey. She was the twin sister of the late Moses B. Harvey. On reaching the years of womauhood she became the wife of Elijah Fairman, and was his companion and true helpmeet for more then fifty years. About five years ago her husband passt d on to the higher. life, and s1nce then she has been most of the time in feeble health aud anxious TO depart. She was he moth er of three ehildren-Julla, the first wife of Charles Holt. Esq, of Stafford Mary, wife of Giddings PInney Esq. of Brooklyn i; and MT. Miner Fairman of Stafford Her whole life was spent in Stafford, aud to- gether with her husband has always been 8 prominent figure in the industrial, social and religious life of the town. She was Universalist in her religious faith, trustfn, and devout in spirit, and had wonderful ly clear and joyful sense of spiritual rela- tions. She was one of the oldest members of the local Universalist church. Sh+ gave it her whole heart and in her turn was blessed by the beautiful christian hope for which it stands In the church her mem ory is blessed. May all, old and young who remain, emulate her faith and zeal. During the last years of her life she was cared for most tenderiy and efficiently by her grand daughter, Mrs. Mary Sprague, who remained with her till the end came. At her funeral, which WAS largely attended, Rev. G. V. Maxham, her pastor for more than twenty years, spoke beautiful words concerning the dead, and beautiful words of christian consolation and hope which assured us all that for the Lord there is no death that this great woman who has lived the earthly part of life so well has simply passed into another room of God's great house, and into "the rest which re- maineth for the people of God" Life is beautiful when lived in devotion to duty. Death is beautiful when it comes as the fkkincr 0TOwn f0 anoh I1fo oE nAr